Huntington Beach Real Estate Update | July 2023

The overview below shows real estate activity from January 2023 to June 2023. You will see data comparisons between June and the previous month, the last three months and June 2022.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average & Median Sales Price

The median sales price in June 2023 was $1,405,000, up 9.77% from $1,280,000 from the previous month and 8.16% higher than $1,299,000 from June 2022. The June 2023 median sales price was at its highest level compared to June 2022 and 2021. The average sales price in June 2023 was $1,640,813, up 13.24% from $1,449,019 from the previous month and 12.46% higher than $1,459,019 from June 2022. The June 2023 average sale price was at its highest level compared to June 2022 and 2021.


Sales Price / List Price Ratio

The sales price/list price ratio is the average sale price divided by the average list price for sold properties expressed as a percentage. If it is above 100%, homes are selling for more than the list price. If it is less than 100%, homes are selling for less than the list price. The June 2023 sales price/list price ratio was 100.91%, equal to the previous month and equal to June 2022.


Number of Properties Sold & Absorption Rate

The number of properties sold in June 2023 was 94, down -12.96% from 108 from the previous month and -6.00% lower than 100 from June 2022. The June 2023 sales were at its lowest level compared to June 2022 and 2021. Absorption rate is the avg number of sales per month divided by the total number of available properties.


Average Days on Market

The average days on market (DOM) is the number of days a property is on the market before it sells. An upward trend in DOM tends to indicate a move towards a buyer’s market, a downward trend tends to indicate a move towards seller’s market. The DOM for June 2023 was 39 days, down -18.75% from 48 days from the previous month and 85.71% higher than 21 days from June 2022. The June 2023 DOM was at its highest level compared with June 2022 and 2021.


Average Sales Price per Square Foot


Inventory & MSI

The number of properties for sale in June 2023 was 181, up 14.56% from 158 from the previous month and -12.98% lower than 208 from June 2022. The June 2023 inventory was at a mid level compared with June 2022 and 2021. A comparatively lower MSI is more beneficial for sellers while a higher MSI is better for buyers. The June 2023 MSI of 1.93 months was at a mid level compared with June 2022 and 2021.


New Listings

The number of new listings in June 2023 was 99, down -18.85% from 122 from the previous month and -39.63% lower than 164 from June 2022. The June 2023 listings were at its lowest level compared to June 2022 and 2021.

About the Author

The real estate industry continues to evolve, and I pride myself on being on the cutting edge, finding new ways to work with clients to achieve their real estate goals.

My real estate experience coupled with insight of industry trends ensures that I stay one step ahead of other realtors. I enjoy making sense of the complex real estate market in Southern California, and look forward to teaming with you and exceeding your expectations.

My passion for winning stretches back to my time playing professional baseball, and I know that hard work pays off-let me hit a home run for you! I’m committed to delivering your dream home or selling your current property at a winning price.

Affiliations: California association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors, Relocation Specialists.